News archives 2008
Capgemini Makes Cloud Computing for the Enterprise a Reality with Amazon Web Services
18 November 2008 Capgemini launches Cloud Computing Center of Excellence delivering innovation for the Enterprise market.
American Greetings Selects Capgemini to Support Technology Implementation
13 November 2008 Multi-Year Engagement Combines Consulting and Technology Services.
2008 Third Quarter Revenues up by 6.1%
13 November 2008 Paris, November 13, 2008 – The Capgemini Group has published consolidated revenues for the third quarter of 2008 of €2,098 million
Capgemini Signs BPO Contract with Finnish Forest Products Company Stora Enso for Financial Transformation
5 November 2008 Capgemini Outsourcing Services SAS has entered into a multi-year transformational business process outsourcing (BPO) agreement with Stora Enso, a leading forest products company, to provide financial and accounting transaction processing services globally beginning in 2009.
6th Annual Business Technology Performance Index Shows IT Spending By Asset Finance and Leasing firms Up for 6th Straight Year
30 October 2008 Reports show that IT spending projects are pushing forward as scheduled despite current economic constraints.
Capgemini Automotive Study Reveals Significant Differences between Mature and Emerging Markets
23 October 2008 Tenth Annual Cars Online Study tracks the evolution of consumer demand, behaviors and satisfaction.
Poll of European Banks Shows Widespread Progress on Projects to Address New Payment Services Directive
20 October 2008 Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) evolution sees banks preparing for PSD and SEPA Direct Debit but reveals concerns over revenue impact and harmonized implementation.
Capgemini report assesses green credentials of major IT manufacturers
16 October 2008 With the IT industry responsible for 2% of global CO2 output, the equivalent to that of the aviation industry, IT companies are coming under increasing pressure to define a “sustainability” or “green” policy across all areas of their business.
Capgemini and PCO Innovation are retained by Snecma, a SAFRAN Group company, for PLM integration project “Virtual Platform”
7 October 2008 Capgemini and PCO Innovation today announce that they have been selected by Snecma, a SAFRAN Group company, to implement its “Virtual Platform” project that will rebuild the company’s IT system.
Third-Party Logistics Providers Play Key Role in Integration, Sustainability and Security of the Supply Chain
6 October 2008 Capgemini, Georgia Institute of Technology, Oracle and DHL release the thirteenth annual Third Party Logistics Study
Capgemini continues to invest in its image
2 October 2008 Capgemini adopts a multicultural approach for its new global branding and advertising campaign
Merrill Lynch and Capgemini release third annual Asia-Pacific Wealth Report
29 September 2008 Driven by economic growth and stock market returns, the wealth of Asia-Pacific’s high net worth individuals (HNWIs) increased 12.5 percent in 2007 to US$9.5 trillion, according to the third annual Asia Pacific Wealth Report released today by Merrill Lynch (NYSE: MER) and Capgemini.
New Capgemini BPO Offering Enables Cost Effective SOX Compliance simultaneously with Process Improvement
15 September 2008 Capgemini has launched Management Assurance Services (MAS) as a modern compliance services delivery model through Capgemini’s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) operation.
Capgemini sd&m becomes the new technology services daughter brand of Capgemini in Germany and Switzerland
12 September 2008 sd&m and Capgemini’s SAP Business Solutions unit join forces in these two countries.
2008 World Payments Report: cards are driving payments growth in a globalised economy; further standardization of euro card payments required as SEPA ramps up
9 September 2008 Cards are driving payments growth in a globalised economy; further standardization of euro card payments required as Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) ramps up.
Capgemini Strengthens its position in the Consumer Products and Retail Industry
4 September 2008 Leading Dutch, British and American brands Albert Heijn, Maxeda, Wickes and Beam trust Capgemini for business transformation.
Capgemini and Success Metrics Announce International Wealth Management Alliance
26 August 2008 Combination of strategic services and advanced analytics can drive top-line growth and enhance client service for wealth management firms
Christine Hodgson Triumphs at 2008 First Women Awards
13 August 2008 Chief Financial Officer for Global Outsourcing Services (OS) and Capgemini UK, Christine Hodgson, was honored in the Finance Category at the 4th annual First Women Awards.
Capgemini Announces Alliance with Surgient
12 August 2008 Self-service virtualization and lab management software provides financial services clients with superior quality management solutions.
Capgemini Selects Blueprint for Strategic Requirements Alliance
11 August 2008 Alliance Enables Financial Services Clients to Improve Application Quality and Reduce Costs
Capgemini Supports Naandi Foundation through Unique Leadership Training Program
8 August 2008 In a first for Capgemini, teams in Finland and India have jointly developed a unique leadership training program called “Leading Together.”
Community Outreach: International BPO Teams Launch Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives
8 August 2008 BPO teams in Poland and Brazil are pursuing corporate social responsibility through a wide range of community-based initiatives.
Capgemini Financial Services Recognized for its Commitment to Education
5 August 2008 Capgemini’s Financial Sector School, the official training program of Capgemini’s Financial Services Strategic Business Unit, was recognized today by LOMA with the 2008 Excellence in Education award. Capgemini was selected for promoting its educational programs and significantly increasing the number of LOMA certifications held by employees.
Results for the First Half 2008
31 July 2008 Paris, July 31 2008 – The Board of Directors of Cap Gemini S.A. convened on July 30 2008, under the Chairmanship of Serge Kampf, to approve the consolidated financial statements of the Capgemini Group for the first half of 2008.
Through the acquisition of Getronics PinkRoccade Business Application Services BV, a leading player in the Dutch IT services market for the public sector, Capgemini extends its outsourcing activities in the Netherlands
25 July 2008 Capgemini has reached today an agreement in principle with Getronics PinkRoccade (GPR) for the acquisition of Getronics PinkRoccade Business Application Services BV (BAS BV). This division regroups GPR’s applications services activities (applications development, maintenance and management) in the Netherlands. Through this acquisition, Capgemini will reinforce its leadership position in one of its key markets, while developing a stable portfolio of long-term applications management contracts in the public sector.
Bilan semestriel du contrat de liquidité (in French only)
8 July 2008 Au titre du contrat de liquidité confié par la société CAP GEMINI à CA Cheuvreux, à la date du 30 juin 2008, les moyens suivants figuraient au compte de liquidité : - 189 000 titres - 7 163 549.95 €
EDF Energy Networks Streamlines Customer Service with New SAP Technology from Capgemini
30 June 2008 Household and small business customers of EDF Energy’s Networks Branch requiring new connections or service alterations are to benefit from a new, streamlined service following the successful completion of a new IT system in a project managed in collaboration with Capgemini UK plc.
Merrill Lynch and Capgemini Release 12th Annual World Wealth Report
24 June 2008 Assets of High Net Worth Individuals Rise to $40.7 Trillion – Average HNWI Wealth Surpasses $4 Million for First Time World’s High Net Worth Population Now Stands at 10.1 Million; India, China and Brazil have Highest HNWI Population Growth.
Report finds the Growth of New Multinationals from Emerging Markets Challenges Traditional Western Business Model
20 June 2008 Capgemini releases report by Cambridge University which reveals impact of internationalisation strategies of manufacturing companies in Brazil, Russia, India and China
Capgemini Positioned in Leaders Quadrant for CRM Services Providers in North America by Top IT Analyst Firm
10 June 2008 Capgemini announced that it is placed in the Leaders Quadrant for customer relationship management (CRM) service providers in North America by leading analyst firm Gartner, Inc. In its “Magic Quadrant for CRM Service Providers, North America, 2008”1 report, Gartner positions Capgemini in the “Leaders” quadrant.
Capgemini Extends Contract Agreement with Hydro One to Implement Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Program
9 June 2008 Market-Leading Initiative Includes Process Design and Management of Smart Metering Solutions Network.
Capgemini Extends Strategic Relationship with HSBC
5 June 2008 Company applies Rightshore® global delivery model to support growth of HSBC’s global financial services business
New Model for the Future Supply Chain Highlights Sustainability Benefits
4 June 2008 Study from GCI and Capgemini finds that the consumer goods industry’s supply chain strategy should give priority to new parameters.
La chaîne logistique du futur prendra en compte les nouveaux enjeux environnementaux
4 June 2008 Selon les résultats d'une enquête menée conjointement par le GCI (Global Commerce Initiative) et Capgemini, les acteurs du marché des produits de grande consommation doivent redéfinir leur stratégie en matière de chaîne logistique.
Capgemini wins Vodafone's Corporate Responsibility Engagement award 2008
2 June 2008 Capgemini was announced as the winner of Vodafone’s ‘Corporate Responsibility Engagement’ award.
“Mesh Collaboration” Seeks to Demystify Business Innovation in Web 2.0 Era
27 May 2008 Strategy book by Capgemini’s Andy Mulholland and Cisco’s Nick Earle advises business leaders on how to harness collaborative ‘mesh’ in a Web 2.0 world.
Appointment of Olivier Picard to the Capgemini Group
22 May 2008 Olivier Picard is joining the Capgemini Group as Development Director.
Capgemini Announces Enhanced Data Conversion Offerings to Financial Services Firms
21 May 2008 Asset purchase deal with Advantage Consulting Group reinforces Capgemini’s ability to offer low-risk and cost-effective solutions.
Capgemini Positioned in the Leaders Quadrant for CRM Service Providers, Europe, 2008
20 May 2008 Evaluation Based on Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute.
Capgemini honored with 2008 SAP Pinnacle Award for “Showcases Leadership for Service Partners”
19 May 2008 Capgemini received this year’s SAP Pinnacle Award for “Showcases Leadership for Service Partners” yesterday at an event held by SAP in Berlin. SAP honors companies that show outstanding excellence in their partnership with SAP and its common clients. Capgemini won the award due to the collaboration with SAP. This demonstrates the Group’s long lasting experience regarding innovating, planning and implementing best of class SAP solutions for its clients.
Capgemini unveils new Application Outsourcing Strategy
19 May 2008 Capgemini has announced its ‘Business Aware Application Outsourcing’ model. Capgemini’s approach takes application outsourcing beyond its traditional focus as an IT cost-reduction mechanism towards a business services focus and a platform for innovation. This enables clients to deliver applications that evolve with the business and produce a more measurable impact on business transformation.
2008 First Quarter Revenues
7 May 2008 Paris, May 7, 2008 – The Capgemini Group has published consolidated revenue figures for the first quarter of 2008 of €2,185 million
Capgemini wins the implementation of the new LHS billing platform at the telecom operator T-Mobile Netherlands BV
29 April 2008 Capgemini announced today that one of its Dutch subsidiaries, Capgemini Nederland BV, has been selected to migrate the billing platform of the telecom operator T-Mobile in the Netherlands to the latest LHS software version, BSCS iX R2. The new platform aims to provide much greater flexibility and to reduce the Total Cost of Ownership.
Capgemini celebrates the first birthday of its Rightshore® centre in Morocco
28 April 2008 Capgemini celebrates today the first anniversary of its Rightshore® centre in Casablanca. Capgemini currently employs almost 150 people in Morocco, working on IT systems integration projects Capgemini is confident about the advantages Morocco has to offer and plans to launch a BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) centre there by the end of the year so as to provide its clients with comprehensive, nearshore services.
Saving Lives with the World Food Program
16 April 2008 Capgemini wins an initial contract with the World Food Program worth €5.5 million.
Daimler AG honors sd&m as best IT key supplier
10 April 2008 sd&m has been recognized by Daimler AG as the best key IT supplier in 2007.
Capgemini’s New Platform Mitigates Risk and Increases Return on Investment for Financial Services Firms
9 April 2008 Teradata Corporation and Capgemini’s Financial Services Strategic Business Unit (FS SBU), collaborate to develop a single platform for regulatory reporting and streamlined equity transaction operations
Platts/Capgemini Study Reveals Critical Industry Issues That Keep North American Energy Executives Up at Night
8 April 2008 Results from the New Platts/Capgemini Utilities Executive Study Shows an Increased Focus on Environmental Issues and New Technologies.
Capgemini and Unilever Extend Services Relationship to Include Financial Shared Services for Latin American Operations
8 April 2008 Capgemini announced today that it has signed an agreement with Unilever to acquire and manage the Company’s financial shared service centers in Santiago, Chile, and Sao Paulo, Brazil. The integration and management of the centers will begin in early May. In addition, Capgemini and Unilever will enter into a seven-year agreement to deliver a full range of BPO financial shared services to Unilever’s businesses in Latin America, including specific transactional tax services for Unilever Brazil.
Capgemini recognised as Partner for Excellence by Google
7 April 2008 On Monday April 7th, at Google Enterprise’s Annual EMEA partner conference, Capgemini won the ‘Outstanding Achievement Award for Apps’.
Cap Gemini - BSAAR
2 April 2008 Paris, April 2, 2008 - At its forthcoming shareholders’ meeting on April 17, 2008, Cap Gemini will propose its shareholders to allow the issuance of redeemable equity warrants (BSAAR) to employees and corporate officers of the Company and its subsidiaries, without pre-emptive subscription rights for the shareholders.
Banks Should Replace Core Banking Systems to Stay Competitive
25 March 2008 Capgemini’s new study “Core Banking Systems Survey 2008” shows system modernization and replacement is key to success
New IT from Capgemini helps Centrica Energy achieve peak efficiency for 5 GW fleet of UK power stations
17 March 2008 Cost-effectiveness transformed in key business areas
Capgemini Announces Instinct 2.0 –Enhancement to Desktop Outsourcing Offering
17 March 2008 The service bridges the gap between the disparate needs of organizations and end-users offering mass deployment, high performance and Vista readiness.
Organic growth in domestic markets key to bank profitability
12 March 2008 World Retail Banking Report 2008 simulation shows banks could lose up to 36% of their net income by 2017.
Banking Prices Keep Varying Significantly Across the Globe While Consumers Pay Average €70 for Banking Services
12 March 2008
Capgemini introduces leading Reference Data Management (RDM) Application for Securities and Capital Markets
12 March 2008 The new Reference Data Management (RDM) services deliver Accurate, Responsive and Transformed data management for the back-office of this sector.
The 2008 Global CIO survey by Capgemini Consulting highlights the paradox between the increasing need for IT in business innovation and the actual role of IT departments
11 March 2008 Two thirds of CIOs believe that IT is critical to business innovation, but only one out of four felt their IT function was actually driving business innovation.
Capgemini supports International Women’s Day
8 March 2008 Capgemini shows its commitment to women and International Women’s Day with a group-wide mobilization.
Moves Afoot to Bring Money Services to Migrant Workers
29 February 2008 Jean Diop, Vice President of Capgemini’s TME Consulting practice was quoted in Mobile Media (29 February 2008).
Capgemini strengthens its Automotive Sector position by signing three new contracts
21 February 2008 Capgemini reinforces its position in the automotive sector with the announcement of several recent key client wins including U.S. based clients Tenneco and Affinia as well as the Dutch firm tedrive.
2007 Audited Results
14 February 2008 The Board of Directors of Cap Gemini S.A. convened on February 13, 2008 under its Chairman, Serge Kampf, to review and to authorize for issue the audited accounts for the Capgemini Group, whose financial year ended on December 31, 2007.
Capgemini and EFMA Annual World Insurance Report finds that Emerging Customer Volatility Offers New Growth Opportunities for Insurers
29 January 2008 Shifts in customer behavior, distribution patterns and preferences could provide significant growth opportunities for insurers prepared to embrace and leverage these emerging changes, are highlights of the World Insurance Report 2008, an international study of more than 11,000 insurance customers and industry executives released today by Capgemini, and the European Financial Management & Marketing Association(EFMA).
Capgemini Supports the United Nations “Caring for Climate” Initiative
28 January 2008 Capgemini a member of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) since 2004, is pleased to announce that it has pledged its support to the “Caring for Climate” initiative
Capgemini to standardize the IT systems of Société Générale’s international retail banking sector
18 January 2008 Capgemini has been chosen by Société Générale to carry out the standardization of the IT systems of its international retail banking subsidiaries. To provide this service, Capgemini will use a service center dedicated to the project, based in Hyderabad in India, where Capgemini has around 17,000 collaborators.
Dutch retail Group Maxeda selects Capgemini to manage its IT Services
14 January 2008 Capgemini announced today that one of its Dutch subsidiaries, Capgemini Outsourcing BV, has been selected to manage the IT activities for Maxeda, the largest non-food retailer in the Netherlands. This five-year agreement is for both infrastructure and application management services. The purpose of this agreement is to help Maxeda in achieving its international growth objectives. Furthermore, it strengthens Capgemini's position in the retail sector.
Bilan semestriel du contrat de liquidité (in French only)
14 January 2008 Au titre du contrat de liquidité confié par la société CAP GEMINI à CA Cheuvreux, à la date du 31 décembre 2007, les moyens suivants figuraient au compte de liquidité : - 127 040 titres - 8 273 899.68 €
SFR choose Capgemini and Sopra Group to put in place their new billing and multi-channel order management system
14 January 2008 SFR, the second largest French mobile telecommunications operator, have just signed a contract for the installation of a new billing and multi-channel order management system for their clients with the grouping that consists of Capgemini and Sopra Group, a major player in consulting and IT Services in Europe. Named BIOS (Billing and Order Management System), this system represents the first phase of a two year long project, and opens a new chapter in the long term relationship between SFR and Capgemini, the project lead, and Sopra Group, co-contractor.
Innovation 2.0 by Didier Bonnet, Capgemini on totaltele.com
9 January 2008 Telcos need to involve employees, customer and partners in the innovation process if they are to keep pace with their Internet rivals.
